Term 1 8th February 2017

Learning for the future Ahuwhenua – Manaakitia – Manamotuhake – Manawanui - Hiranga

Kia ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei, Kia orana, Fakaalofa lahi atu, Malo ni, Bula, Greetings…

Welcome to the 2017 school year at Kamo Primary School! Welcome to new students and parents/whanau, we are excited to have you in our school!

Teachers were prepared and thrilled to see students on day one! It appeared students were of the same position! So to parents and whanau we say “Thank you for resting our students and preparing to have them ready to go!”

2017 looks to have a very exciting line up with our focus: ‘Our Moving World’

Reading, Writing and Mathematics will be woven throughout with links to Health and Physical education.

Class NewslettersMost of you will have received a newsletter from your child’s/ren’s teacher letting you know the practice of that class. All teachers are encouraging you to make contact with them whether you have any concerns, great ideas or questions. Please know they are all sincere offers!

StationeryThank you to those who have purchased stationery already. Students are keen and eager to get started. If you have any concerns around being able to provide stationery please do not hesitate to contact either myself (Sally Wilson) or Denise Batten our Administration Executive. All matters will be handled in a confidential manner. Call in to the office or phone the school on 435 1482.

2016 End of Year ReportsPlease re-read last year’s end of year report with your child and set positive challenges with them to enhance their learning this year. A sheet will be sent home with this panui (Ahuwhenua Treaty) and we seriously urge you to set a few goals and return the sheet to school. We will send a copy back home once the teacher has signed it. Teachers will be able to monitor goals and provide feedback. We really encourage you to respond to this. If you would like management support with this in any way please do not hesitate to contact Ben Soole or myself. You are welcome to email your child’s class teacher with learning and or social goals.

School DonationsOn behalf of the Board of Trustees and the teachers, I would like to thank you for the parent donations that are being made. These are a voluntary donation and are used to support learning tools and learning experiences that contribute to making Kamo Primary the great school it is.

Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4

Sea - Wonderful Sky - Weird Land - Wild People - Wow

Science Technology The Arts Social Sciences

Newsletter/PanuiThese come out every fortnight and this year we will increase our use of the website to keep you informed of school life. We will also change our Facebook site so that it is supporting you to know about school life. We do have our school app and of course the phone if you wish to make contact.

Te reo Maori targetWe are all aiming to increase our Maori vocabularies by 10 words each week so please have fun with your child in supporting this!

Teacher Only DayWe would like to inform all our parents/whanau that we are having a Teacher Only Day on Monday 3rd April. Kamo Primary has not had a Professional Learning Development day during the school day for years, as we normally strive to not inconvenience our parents/whanau. However, we could not get any other date. We apologise for any inconvenience but would like to give you fair warning of this date. Thank you for supporting our teachers to learn further ways to support your child/ren as learners.

Sally WilsonPrincipal

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SCHOOL NOTICES Stationery - Reminder Activities contributions/School Donation

Bank a/c number is 12 3093 0156736 01 - Please put child’s name and a reference: eg activities contribution/donation Contribution Fee $14.00 per child

School Donations 1 child $60.00 Family $90.00 Eftpos available

SunhatsAll children are required to wear a hat at school when outside. No children will be allowed to play in the grounds unless they have a hat. Hats are compulsory inTerms 1 and 4.

SwimmingDuring the swimming season each child swims regularly and requires named togs and towel, kept in a bag. A note is required whenever a child is not swimming. The reason for non-participation should be medical only. Each teacher carefully considers the conditions each day. Children are free to leave the pool if they are cold. Children with open sores and head lice are not permitted to swim. It is important that all children with ear problems use the appropriate preventive measures when swimming and their class teacher is informed by the parent. It is a good idea, particularly for the younger children, to wear clothing that they can manage without requiring assistance when changing.

Staff Car ParkPlease do not use the staff car park to pick up or drop off children. This area is limited in size and simply cannot accommodate this every morning and afternoon.

Road SafetyPlease do not cross the road on the Clark Rd/Bush Rd corner. This is a very dangerous corner and many children would not be able to negotiate this area alone.

As the school is situated on two very busy roads, it is essential that care is taken by children crossing when coming to and from school. Two children provide crossing management under the control of a duty teacher on the Bush Road crossing. This is manned between 8.30-8.55am and from 3.00-3.15pm approximately. All children should observe the rules and parents should likewise set a good example by observing the rules also.

The Clark Road crossing is only patrolled after school. Parents in cars waiting to collect children on Clark Road are reminded of the need to observe the yellow lines prohibiting parking on sections of the school side footpath. Cars parked illegally are reported to the police.

Wanted - Newspaper for Art, Magazines for Room 4.

Home readers/Library Books - If you found any books at home over the holidays could you please send these back to school.

Pre-schoolers - Due to an increasing roll we need to maintain accurate records for our pre-enrolments. This enables us to plan for future classroom spacing and staffing. If you have a pre-schooler please contact the school office to make sure they are on our pre enrolment list.

Absences - If your child is away from school please contact the school office to let them know. You can ring the school, text the school number 02102248428, email: dbatten@kamoprimary or send a note through the school app.

Lunches Friday only. Please go on to the website to order lunches on line. This has to be done before 8.00am. If you ordered online last year you will need to change their room number on the website. Please use www.lunchonline.co.nz

Welcome to the new children/families who have started at Kamo Primary in 2017Charlie dePrinse Duncan Bint Willa Morgan Bodene DacombeHarper Johnson Cypress Farmer Jordan Archer Aidan Van DeventerPuhi Nathan Lucy McCormack Aria Swanson Jahrome SwansonKade Dunnett Ella Dunnett Isabella Burnard Marius OosthuizenPaul Oosthuizen Domino Panyathip Aliyah Tucker Shyloh TipeneAaliyah Dwyer-CallanderYoyo Su Leah Noble Darrin Te Ahu ScullinGrayson McDonnell Nate Beazley Cameron Belcher Poppy Ann Ihaka-FoxTrisha Sta Cruz Cohen Puluka Detroit Eyre Walker Norwei TukukinoMemory Tuatara Anita Walker Waireka Yorke Ripeka WalkerTe Koha Yorke Jayden Salmon Tayne Inwood Bentley Clauson-DaleyKohatu Hauwai-Dunn Te Ramaroa Hauwai-Dunn

School Rules: GuidelinesThese rules are based on children learning how to take responsibility for their own actions and understanding that whatever course of action they choose, they also choose the consequences that go with it.•Behaviour

Care for others and help other childrenUse manners when meeting, introducing, welcoming, farewelling othersWait courteously for your turnListen carefully to instructionsLook after our property

•Out of BoundsThe following areas are out of bounds for play- carpark- native reserve

•TreesChildren are to be encouraged to look after the many trees on the grounds.

•PlaygroundOccasionally balls are kicked or hit over the school boundary. One child should seek permission of the duty teacher before retrieving the ball.

No pupil is permitted to leave the grounds at any time unless given specific permission by a teacher.Everyone should be outside on fine days. Children may go inside for toileting or to return lunch boxes etc to bags. On wet days when children can go outside, areas unsuitable for playing will be marked with a flag.When a child behaves unacceptably they will be temporarily removed from the playground.

NZHL XRACE XRACE is a family mystery adventure race where parent and child race together as team mates to complete 10 mystery challenges. Go

online now and sign up your family team. xrace.co.nz

Whangarei 17th February 6.00pm

Pacifica Fusion - Saturday 25th February Free admission for the whole

family. By Waka and Wave at the Town Basin Great day will entertainment for all.

Shay Foo will be featuring.

Pop in and see the friendly staff at Davids Pharmacy.

Right next door to Savemart.

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Phone 437 6079 Mobile 027 2474869

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Julie is a fully qualified beauty therapist with 16 years experience. Call or text today for a free

consultation. Bookings by appointment - weekends and late

nights

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KAMO RADIATORS Specialist

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09 435116011 CLARK ROAD

KAMO(directly behind McDonalds)

Open Monday – Friday

Term Dates 2017Term 1 - Wednesday 1st Feb - Thursday 13th April

Easter 14th AprilTerm 2 - Monday 1st May - Friday 7th July

Term 3 - Monday 24th July - Friday 29th SeptemberTerm 4 - Monday 16th October - Friday 15th December approx

With today’s newsletter is the Term 1 Diary. Please note that from time to time things change and other events come up. Please keep checking the newsletters/website and App.

“Results driven by passion.”

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M. 021 432 743 - AH. 09 435 3511

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